Strawberry Patch Salad - Love of Food

Strawberry Patch Salad

Romaine lettuce, candied walnuts, goat cheese, red onions and fresh strawberries with a refreshing strawberry vinaigrette

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Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 5 min

RECIPE
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Servings:

Yield: 4 Portions

Ingredients:

Candied Walnuts
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup walnut pieces

Strawberry Vinaigrette
½ cup strawberry preserves
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Salad
8 cups shredded romaine lettuce, ¼ inch
½ cup red onions, diced ¼ inch
18 halves of strawberries
1 cup goat cheese crumbled

Allergens:

Milk, Tree Nuts

Nutritional Information

Vegetarian

Directions:

Candied Walnuts: In a skillet, combine sugar and nuts. Stir over medium high heat until sugar melts. Watch carefully, do not burn. Mixture will be very hot. Spread on parchment-lined sheet pans to cool. Store in airtight container for use.
Strawberry Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl or blender until completely blended. Be sure to break up large pieces of strawberry with wire whisk. Keep refrigerated for use.
Salad Build: Place 8 cups of romaine lettuce in a mixing bowl. Add ½ cup diced red onions, 1 cup Candied Walnuts and 1 cup Strawberry Vinaigrette. Toss until completely coated. Place lettuce and veggie mixture on serving plate and pile as high as possible. Scatter strawberry halves over lettuce mixture. Top entire salad with ½ cup crumbled goat cheese.